Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste’s lowered eyes.

What a waste–no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. “You have a kind heart, my love. I didn’t fall in love with the wrong man.

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste’s face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together–living in secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn’t sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn’t value their life? He wasn’t doing anything wrong.

And honestly, to speak what shouldn’t be spoken–whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all, Louis and the others didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Send for Carl. I need to discuss things with him. If we are to leave, we’ll take everyone with us,” Oliver instructed.

Carl had once been the drill master at Silverstone Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern Frontier.

Oliver hadn’t known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants.

initially stunned by the plan

to the luxury of the capital, enjoying a comfortable

But since arriving here

come by, and there were no fine dishes to enjoy when they dined

return to wealth and comfort, why would he stay here

expected to fight too. It

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could take that with them, they would live comfortably,

would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn’t lose his head, his

again, if Oliver didn’t care,

back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies for the journey. He also needed to send the

all, Oliver’s wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to

a month old–leaving the child in such a dangerous place

The

were prepared, along with boxes, crates, and several crates of local Southern Frontier

enough. She was a woman of virtue, skilled in managing a household, with both the strength and the wit to lead. It was unfortunate she

this “grand gesture “was surely a tribute of the

but feel a pang of